My Backyard Through the Years

My 100 year old home was a neglected mess on the inside and out when we bought it.

No grass or plants or patio except for a few overgrown scraggly shrubs – an empty slate.

My friend Stephanie of Brooklyn Limestone is featuring my yard today to kick off her “Take it Outside Beautiful Backyard Blogger Series” so I thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane and see the process of where my backyard is now and where it’s been.

Here’s what it looks like now …

We put in the bluestone patio and planted two trees – they’ve really grown and provide beautiful shade (see more of my current patio HERE).

I love having the sectional – it fits so many people and it’s the perfect place to nap.

Go big or go home. Huge whiskey barrel planters are big enough to fill with palm trees – they really define the patio and make the yard feel like a tropical oasis – margarita anyone?

My bar cart is a must for summer entertaining.

One mainstay of my yard are my old mop bucket planters.

This year, I made a giant wood flag and hung it on the side of my garage. See how to make your own HERE.

Let’s take a walk down memory lane to see the changes over the years …

Before the sectional, I had a mis-mash of furniture. I loved it but wanted something larger.

I still have the glider – could not part with that!

Years ago, I turned this $6 thrift store dresser into the world’s cutest planter – you can see how I did it HERE.

I just love your yard! How well does the furniture hold up with hot humid summers though? Seems every time I use a piece of furniture in the yard that it quickly becomes too worn/dirty looking to be used.

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Join me as I decorate my 100 year old home, scour thrift stores, create pretty things, putter in my peony and hydrangea filled garden, and mix up a mean cocktail all with a touch of sarcasm and a side of bacon - Cheers!

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Love where you live by mixing high and low, new and old to create a home that shows off your personality. My mantra ... simple projects equals more time for cocktails!